Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach
Last inspected:
1755 Se 3 Ct, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach has recorded 25 inspections since 2015 with 180 total violations, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—substantially above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on management awareness, food contact surfaces, handwashing practices, proper cooking temperatures, and approved food sources. Management awareness violations appeared in at least five inspections, indicating a systemic issue with oversight and implementation of food safety procedures. Handwashing facility and handwashing technique violations were cited in multiple inspections as well. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in 2015, 2018, and 2018. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 6 basic violations related to food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Rear rep area near walkin freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-06: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Rear rep area near walkin freezer.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Rear prep area near walkin freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
- Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach had?
- Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach find?
- Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Two Georges at the Cove (2015-2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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